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This episode features Frances Shefter, a seasoned special education attorney, discussing the intricacies of special ed law, advocacy, and how
By: Frances Shefter, Esq.  Every three years, schools are required to hold what’s called a triennial re-evaluation planning meeting for students who receive special education
Parents often hear the word “gifted” and assume that school will come easily for their child. But for many families,
By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Many parents come to me after they’ve raised concerns about their child at school and asked for a special
In this episode of Stress-Free IEP, host Frances Shefter digs into one of the most important (and most misunderstood) parts
In this solo episode of Stress-Free IEP, Frances Shefter steps in after a last-minute scheduling conflict with a planned guest
By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP), formerly known as Present Levels of Performance (PLOP),
In this episode of Stress-Free IEP, Frances Shefter sits down with Joseph Kavitzki, Head of School at Fusion Academy Rockville,
(A follow-up to last week’s post on Least Restrictive Environment) By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Last week, I wrote about Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) — and
A familiar IEP problem: the agenda book that never gets used Frances Shefter opens this episode with a scenario most
